Common Energy Announces the Completion of Two More Community Solar Projects and New Projects Across New York State

ALBANY, N.Y., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Common Energy is pleased to announce that it has successfully subscribed two additional community solar projects in the capital region, and now has a number of additional projects available across New York State, in National Grid, NYSEG, Central Hudson, and Orange and Rockland Utilities service territories.

The two completed projects, located in Johnstown, NY, will generate approximately 6 million kilowatt hours of clean electricity each year, enough to power approximately 690 homes. Participants in the program receive clean energy credits on their National Grid bill each month and will save on average $3,000 over the life of the project. By supporting the project, subscribers also help prevent 2.4 million pounds of carbon emissions from entering the environment, benefitting the entire Johnstown community and beyond.

Common Energy worked in partnership with Kearsarge Energy, developer of the project, and National Grid to complete and connect the projects. In addition, these projects are part of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)'s Solar For All program, which brings clean energy to lower income families and others in need.

"We are pleased to be part of these important projects that bring real economic and environmental benefits to the entire community" said Common Energy's Founder and CEO, Richard Keiser. "Affordable clean energy has never been easier to access, and we are proud to enable residents and businesses across the region this opportunity to save money and lower emissions."

Common Energy also announced the availability of additional projects in New York State, including in National Grid, NYSEG, Central Hudson, and Orange and Rockland service territories. These projects offer even more residents the opportunity to save money and lower emissions, and as such, are a key part of meeting New York's renewable energy targets. Interested parties may enroll at http://www.commonenergy.us.

"Common Energy's goal is to enable virtually anyone to save money with clean energy," said Malcolm Bliss, Common Energy's Vice President of Partnerships. "We would especially like to thank our partners Kearsarge Energy, National Grid, and NYSERDA for helping bring these projects to fruition."

About Common Energy
Common Energy enables homeowners, renters, and businesses to save money and prevent emissions in their community. Common Energy connects residents' existing electricity accounts to local, clean energy projects. This electricity lowers emissions and appears as a credit on the utility bill, lowering energy costs. Enrollment is free and can be completed in two minutes on Common Energy's website (here). Common Energy recently won two awards from NYSERDA and is an official partner of New York's Solar For All program. For more information visit http://www.commonenergy.us or email press(at)commonenergy(dot)us.

SOURCE Common Energy